130. We have them already. Paul's on the other side, which means he might have to be answered.

I think that's the crux of the sudden anti-Paul hysteria here. The administration can't be threatened by a Kucinich or a Sanders. A right-wingy weirdo taking progressive positions on a sprinkling of key issues poses a unique threat, because he could force conservative Democrats to argue publicly against things they're supposed to be for, like peace and personal liberty.

It's a branding issue. Democrats aren't supposed to have to defend on being too hawkish or authoritarian. They wouldn't know how to play it.